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    The choice of operating system for a personal digital assisant (PDA) is effectively down to two" Palm OS or Pocket PC"but the variety of choices for the handheld itself is very impressive. We test three of the best, and see what's coming up soon.

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    Compaq has set up a download for users to fix problems caused by rogue versions of the Pocket PC 2002 operating system

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    Hewlett-Packard and Compaq's merger plans raise questions about which firm's handheld range will survive in the long term, but both are likely to continue for the present.

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    Microsoft says it will release software for consumers who upgraded their handhelds to its new Pocket PC 2002 operating system only to find that certain key applications were missing.

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  • Vertical PDAs: On the road again

    The choice of operating system for a personal digital assisant (PDA) is effectively down to two" Palm OS or Pocket PC"but the variety of choices for the handheld itself is very impressive. We test three of the best, and see what's coming up soon.

  • 802.11 options: Supporting wireless users

    Whether you want to go wireless with four or five PCs in a small office or you need walk-around connectivity for a thousand corporate users, vendors offer a number of options that can provide the proper access.

  • The Tablet PC challenge

    Commentary: Tablet PC isn't just a new Microsoft operating system -- it also changes the rules significantly, and could be just the thing the Redmond boys are looking for to send Linux spiralling away into insignificance.

  • NZ wholesaler reaps mobile PC benefits

    Retail distributor Wilson Consumer Products has a long history of supplying field sales staff with mobile technology. But after an unsuccessful redevelopment of its original technology, it was forced to return to paper-based systems and has only recently found a solution.

  • SMB Series: Eye on Mobility

    The concept of mobile computing rings familiar in this day an age. The ability to access information on the go is a compelling weapon in the competitive business landscape. This guide is aimed at helping SMBs stay ahead of the game.

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  • Vertical PDAs: On the road again

    The choice of operating system for a personal digital assisant (PDA) is effectively down to two" Palm OS or Pocket PC"but the variety of choices for the handheld itself is very impressive. We test three of the best, and see what's coming up soon.

  • HP iPaq H4350

    It's longer than your average Pocket PC, but its integrated keyboard and higher-capacity battery make the H4350 a top choice for heavy Wi-Fi users.

  • HP iPaq H4150

    If you liked the slim form factor of the H1940 but were waiting for a unit with built-in Wi-Fi, this is it.

  • Compaq iPAQ H3650 Pocket PC

    Of all the PDA devices out there, including both those from Palm and Pocket PC, none can match Compaq's iPAQ H3650 Pocket PC when it comes to audio and video.

  • Why Compaq's iPaq won't dominate new Pocket PCs

    Come Thursday in the US, a slew of new PDAs based on Microsoft's Pocket PC 2002 will be unveiled--and they'll be nipping at the iPaq's heels with zeal as the playing field gets leveled. Here's why I think iPaq's position at the top of the Pocket PC heap is going to be a thing of the past.

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